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System and method for intrusion detection using a time domain radar array

a time domain and radar array technology, applied in the field of motion detection, can solve the problems of low false alarm rate, inapplicability, and inability to meet the needs of the user, and achieve the effects of improving performance, improving angle and range resolution, and reducing false alarm ra

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-09-22
HUMATICS CORP
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[0011]An advantage of the current invention is that UWB pulses are used. As used herein, UWB refers to very short RF pulses of low duty cycle ideally approaching a Gaussian Monocycle. Typically these pulses have a relative bandwidth (i.e., signal bandwidth / center frequency) which is greater than 25%. The ultra wideband nature of these pulses improves both angle and range resolution, which results in improved performance (e.g., greater selectivity, more sensitive motion detection). The term “wavelength”, as used herein in conjunction with ultra wideband systems, refers to the wavelength corresponding to the center frequency of the ultra wideband pulse.
[0013]Another advantage of the current invention is that highly selective motion detection is possible. Using the high resolution radar images generated by the UWB radar array, motion can be distinguished based on criteria appropriate to the environment in which the intrusion detection system operates. For example, home security systems according to the present invention can distinguish outside movement around doors and windows from movement inside the house. Alternatively, business security systems can distinguish movement in an unsecured portion of the building from movement in a secured portion. This selectivity can result in lower false alarm rates.
[0014]Another advantage of the current invention is that high angular resolution may be achieved at a low center frequency. Because the transmitted UWB pulses have a large relative bandwidth, and because the radar array is wide, a lower center frequency can be maintained and still achieve a high angular resolution. Operating at a lower center frequency relaxes the timing requirements of the system, which makes it easier to achieve synchronization between the radars, and results in less complex, less expensive implementations. A low center frequency also results in UWB pulses that are able to better penetrate lossy materials and withstand weather effects.

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Conventional narrowband radars arranged in a sparse array suffer off-axis ambiguities, and are therefore not practical.
This selectivity can result in lower false alarm rates.

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[0099]Synchronizing radars 202 can be accomplished in at least two different ways. In a first embodiment, a synchronization signal is transmitted between radars 202 via wireless links 204. In this embodiment, wireless links 204 are chosen which have high temporal resolution, on the order of ten picoseconds. This resolution is necessary to achieve the desired synchronization.

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[0100]In a second embodiment, each radar 202 receives UWB pulses transmitted by the radar 202B via two paths. As described above, radar 202A receives forward scattering signal returns that reflect off reflective body 502. However, radar 202A can also receive UWB pulses that travel directly from radar 202B to radar 202A. These UWB pulses can be used by radar 202A for synchronization, so long as the distance between the radars is known. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the antenna 208B associated with radar 202B must be chosen such that its beam pattern provides for sufficient transmission in the direction of radar 202A.

[0101]FIG. 6 depicts intrusion detection system 200 operating in a second mode. In this mode, certain of the radars 202 are used for forward scattering purposes only, i.e., they transmit UWB pulses which are received by other radars 202, but do not themselves receive any signal returns. For example, in FIG. 6, radar 202B transmits UWB pulses that are receiv...

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Abstract

A system and method for highly selective intrusion detection using a sparse array of ultra wideband (UWB) radars. Two or more UWB radars are arranged in a sparse array around an area to be protected. Each UWB radar transmits ultra wideband pulses that illuminate the area to be protected. Signal return data is processed to determine, among other things, whether an alarm condition has been triggered. High resolution radar images are formed that give an accurate picture of the area to be protected. This image is used to detect motion in a highly selective manner and to track moving objects within the protected area. Motion can be distinguished based on criteria appropriate to the environment in which the intrusion detection system operates.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 806,131, filed Mar. 23, 2004, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 449,602, filed Jun. 2, 2003 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,710,736), which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 131,598, filed Apr. 25, 2002 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,573,857), which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 767,131, filed Jan. 23, 2001 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,400,307), which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 332,502, filed Jun. 14, 1999 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,177,903). This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 332,503 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,218,979), entitled “Wide Area Time Domain Radar Array” and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 952,206, filed Sep. 14, 2001 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,614,384), entitled “System and Method for Detecting an Intruder Using Impulse Radio Technology”.[0...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G01S13/42
CPCG01S7/003G01S7/4004G01S13/89G01S13/04G01S13/878G01S13/0209
Inventor FULLERTON, LARRY W.RICHARDS, JAMES L.ROBERTS, MARK D.DEWBERRY, BRANDON S.
Owner HUMATICS CORP
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